Japanese airline All Nippon Airways unveils Star Wars-themed jet

The newest jet from the Tokyo-based airline All Nippon Airways will be styled like the "Star Wars" character R2-D2. It is set for takeoff this fall. The company said it plans to paint one of its new Boeing 787s with the squeaky droid's signature blue and white stripes and other markings.

The launch of the jet is the beginning of a five-year Star Wars Project,...

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The newest jet from the Tokyo-based airline All Nippon Airways will be styled like the "Star Wars" character R2-D2. It is set for takeoff this fall. The company said it plans to paint one of its new Boeing 787s with the squeaky droid's signature blue and white stripes and other markings.